The following table summarizes the key dates, periods, who can act,
and potential costs associated with domain registration and renewal.
|
DATE NAME |
PERIOD |
WHO CAN ACT |
PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Registration Date |
Start of registration |
Registrant |
Initial registration fee |
|
Expiration Date |
End of registration term |
Registrant |
Standard renewal fee |
|
Grace Period |
Days 1-30 after expiration |
Registrant |
Standard renewal fee |
|
Auction Period |
Days 31-40 after expiration |
No control (auction) |
Auction bid (varies) |
|
Restoration Period |
Days 41-64 if no bids |
Registrant |
Restoration fee (varies) |
|
Pending Delete |
Days 65-69 |
No action possible |
N/A |
|
Available for Registration |
After day 70 |
Anyone |
Standard registration fee |
This table outlines the life cycle of a domain and the associated actions and costs at each stage.
The above is guidance as various registries/registrars/TLDs might deviate or regulation can change.
